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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.91, 580.87 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.91, 580.87 and 234.42 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.91 : 580.87 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.91/580.87 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.91x = 580.87 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.91x = 136,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,167.55/420.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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